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Sadhus - India's Holy Men

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

The Living
God Jayendra Saraswati is the head of one of the largest sects in Hinduism. His only possessions are a cotton robe, wooden staff and a water pot, yet he is one of the most influential men in India. This film follows the most eventful year in his life - a year of celebrations of the 1 00th birthday of his guru,
Parmacharya, culminating in a rare ceremony which involves the pouring of 300 kilograms of gold over the guru's head.
Finally, at the end of his 100th year Parmacharya dies and it is time for Jayendra to inherit his spiritual mantle.
Director Michael Yorke ; Producer Denis Whyte Executive producer Naresh Bed!
A BediFilms/Denis Whyte Films production for BBCtv

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God Jayendra Saraswati
Director:
Michael Yorke
Producer:
Denis Whyte
Source: Radio Times

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